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What is the “unforgivable sin”?

According to the Bible, the only unforgivable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. This refers to a persistent, willful rejection of the Holy Spirit's testimony about Jesus Christ, ultimately hardening one’s heart against repentance. It is not a single, mistaken word, but a sustained defiance. 

 

Matthew 12:31-32 ^{[Amplified Bible]} “Therefore I say to you, every evil sin & abusive blasphemy will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the [Holy] Spirit will not be forgiven. Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.”

 

Mark 3:28-30 ^{[Amplified Bible]}  “I assure you & most solemnly say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, & all the abusive and blasphemous things they say; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit & His power [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin [a sin which is unforgivable in this present age as well as in the age to come]”— [Jesus said this] because the scribes and Pharisees were [attributing His miracles to Satan by] saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”

 

In this day & age the unforgivable sin involves consistently rejecting the Spirit’s conviction of sin & refusing to repent. Why is it unforgivable? It’s not that God refuses to forgive, but that the person constantly rejects the only mechanism (the Spirit) that draws them to repentance & faith, making forgiveness impossible.

            What the unforgivable sin IS NOT is a fleeting thought, a single sinful act, or a moment of doubt, but a state of hardened, unforgiven rebellion. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Resource: www.thenivbible.com